Romantic Getaways in Florida: Black Dolphin Inn, New Smyrna Beach

[Black Dolphin Inn]

Once the elegant home of a corporate pioneer, the Black Dolphin Inn is an upscale villa guest house overlooking Indian River North that has been beautifully restored to its former glory to become an award-winning inn and inviting retreat. The quaint bed and breakfast features 14 individually styled guest rooms and suites with contemporary décor and comfortable furnishings, private bathrooms, modern amenities, and balconies with charming river views. Guests are treated to a delicious gourmet breakfast every morning and can enjoy an array of activities in and around the Inn, including fishing, boating, biking, and hiking. The Black Dolphin Inn is ideally situated for exploring the area and is a short walk from the Canal Street Historic District and the Marine Discovery Center.

Superior Coastal Rooms are 240 square feet in size and are located on the second floor of the inn with limited views of the Indian River and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. These rooms feature queen-size beds with deluxe linens, and spa-inspired glass-tiled en-suite bathrooms with Mirabelle soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and Aveda Bath products.

Courtyard View Rooms are 392 square feet in size and are found on the first floor overlooking a lush subtropical interior courtyard. These rooms feature two king-size beds in deluxe linens, and spa-inspired glass-tiled en-suite bathrooms with Mirabelle soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and Aveda Bath products.

Deluxe Bay View Rooms are located on the second and third floors and offer 346 square feet of space and angled views of the Indian River and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. These classy retreats feature king-size beds with deluxe linens, and spa-inspired glass-tiled en-suite bathrooms with Mirabelle soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and Aveda Bath products, spacious living areas with wet bars and wine chillers, and private outdoor furnished balconies.

Bay Front Suites are on the second floor and offer 276 square feet of space with king-size beds in deluxe linens, and spa-inspired glass-tiled en-suite bathrooms with Mirabelle soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and Aveda Bath products. Spacious living areas have leather couches, large windows that flood areas with natural lights, and private outdoor furnished balconies with awe-inspiring views.

Bay View Suites are located on the first and second floors and feature 382 square feet of space, king-size beds with deluxe linens, and spa-inspired glass-tiled en-suite bathrooms with Mirabelle soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and Aveda Bath products. Spacious living areas have leather couches, queen-size sleeper couches, and private outdoor furnished balconies with spectacular views.

The Honeymoon Suite is a beautifully appointed 483 square foot penthouse suite on the third floor that features a luxurious king-size bed with deluxe linens, and a spa-inspired glass-tiled en-suite bathroom with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and Aveda Bath products. A spacious living area has an entertainment size wet bar with a wine cellar and granite countertops, leather couches, and double doors that open onto a furnished balcony that overlook a canopy of century-old oaks and swaying palm trees.

Dining

The Black Dolphin Inn serves a gourmet breakfast every morning which includes fresh fruit, freshly squeezed orange juice, cereals, yogurt, granola, assorted bread, and homemade jellies and preserves, along with a cooked-to-order entrée each morning. Weekends see a full Southern-style breakfast with a range of five savory and sweet treats, freshly squeezed juices and hot beverages and guests can enjoy breakfast either indoors or outdoors at the kitchen bar, community table, outdoor decks, or on the terrace against a backdrop of ocean views.

A Lobby Beverage Refreshment Bar offers complimentary tea service, coffee, sparkling lemonade and assorted beverages, along with special treats and snacks every afternoon and a self-service Keurig coffee and tea station is available in the Lobby area all day and night. Alcoholic beverages are served in the evenings in the Lobby Lounge Bar or on the outdoor terrace.

Amenities & Recreation

Upscale amenities at the Black Dolphin Inn include a complimentary gourmet Southern-style breakfast served every morning, a signature cooked-to-order breakfast on Wednesdays, daily housekeeping services, and a Tesla electric vehicle charging station. Other on-site services include a self-service business center with a computer, printer and copier, a lobby beverage refreshment bar with assorted drinks and snacks, and refrigerated beverages available throughout the day.

Activities and recreational amenities include light tackle such as fishing rods and reels, beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas, Black Dolphin Inn beach tote bags, beverage coolers, surfboards and boogie boards, cornhole boards and bean bags, and public bicycles. Kayaks and stand up paddle boards can be rented from the private dock nearby.